Rural Life
‘Chris’ the record-breaking sheep dies
A sheep that broke records in recent years for the world’s heaviest fleece has died, it has emerged. The sheep,...
Sheep
Sheep
NSA and British Wool launch campaign to fight back against anti-meat slurs
Big players in the British sheep industry are going to war against anti-farming campaigners, hoping to ‘set the record straight’...
Beef
Sheep and cattle farmers urged to start testing for liver fluke this autumn
Sheep and cattle farmers have been urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn amid concern 2019 could be a...
Sheep
What can be done to reduce lameness in your flock?
Lameness is a massive concern for sheep farmers, not only for the negative effect it has on the animal’s welfare,...
Sheep
Welsh farmers familiar with EBVs but not exploiting them
Farmers in Wales are familiar with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) but do not have the confidence to use them when...
Sheep
What are the benefits of raddling rams for the breeding season?
With the breeding season in full swing, farmers who plan to lamb down their flocks in March will have let...
Sheep
Harper Adams University unveils new sheep feeding research centre
Harper Adams University has unveiled a new state-of-the-art sheep feeding unit, featuring equipment donated by Asda. The facility will allow...
N.Ireland
Sheep Conference 2019: ‘Future-Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ starts today
Northern Ireland’s ‘Future-Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ conference is set to take place this Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3....
Sheep
Have you enough space to house your ewes for the breeding season?
With the breeding season underway, sheep farmers across the country will be preparing for the busy months that lie ahead....
Beef
Are your animals showing signs of a selenium deficiency?
Dr. Elizabeth Berry BVSC, PhD, MRCVS, veterinary director with Animax, confirms that all of their Allsure boluses contain selenium selenite...
Sheep
Video: 56,000 sheep loaded on ship bound for Middle East
A ship has departed Fremantle port in Western Australia, bound for the middle East as the live export sheep trade...
Sheep
UK sheep meat exports to China a step closer
Aspirations to export lamb from the UK to China are a step closer after Chinese government officials arrived in the...
Beef
Entries open for second Premier Beef & Lamb Championships
The second ever Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships were launched today (September 25) amid a context of unease...
Sheep
Sheep farmers urged to speak up against 'fake news'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers to call out so-called ‘fake news’ and to do their part...
Sheep
Are you using the right selenium-approved sheep bolus?
Dr. Elizabeth Berry BVSC, PhD, MRCVS, veterinary director with Animax, has confirmed that all of their Allsure boluses contain selenium...
Sheep
Lamb retail sales up 8.1% as production hits peak
Sales of fresh and frozen lamb have grown strongly in the last three months, AHDB has revealed. However, prices continue...
Rural Life
Operation Stock: 25 more sheep illegally slaughtered
Police in Northamptonshire are urging witnesses to come forward after 25 more were found illegally slaughtered at a farm in...
Rural Life
Oxfordshire farmer to attempt new world sheep shearing record
A professional shearer and English national team member, will attempt to break not only the nine-hour British lamb-shearing record but...
